California Governor Gavin Newsom is suing Fox News for defamation, alleging the network deliberately misrepresented his phone call with Donald Trump. The lawsuit, seeking $787 million in damages, claims Fox News deceptively edited a video to falsely accuse Newsom of lying about the timing of the call. Newsom demands a retraction and on-air apology to drop the suit.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia faced mistreatment after a mistaken deportation to El Salvador. He alleges severe beatings and psychological torture in prison. Despite a prior order against deportation, the Trump administration deported him. Now back in the US, Garcia faces human smuggling charges. The Justice Department plans to try him before any deportation attempts.
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza resulted in at least 20 Palestinian deaths, according to local health officials. The strike targeted a tent encampment in Khan Younis and Jabalia. Amidst the violence, US President Donald Trump stated he anticipates a response from Hamas within 24 hours regarding his "final proposal" for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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The Tokara island chain in southern Japan has experienced over 900 earthquakes in the past two weeks, causing sleepless nights and anxiety for residents. While no major damage has been reported, the Japan Meteorological Agency held an emergency conference, unable to predict when the seismic activity will cease. The region previously saw a similar surge in earthquakes in September 2023.
Bryan Kohberger has reportedly agreed to plead guilty to the murders of four University of Idaho students to avoid the death penalty. The victims, Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves, were fatally stabbed in November 2022. The Goncalves family expressed anger towards the State of Idaho following the news of the plea deal.
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